Description:

• Club root is a soil-borne fungal disease. Acidic, waterlogged, and poorly drained soils are favourable for the occurrence of this disease.

Damage Symptoms:

• Galls arise on the roots of mature and young cauliflower plants, taking the form of club-shaped roots, leading to poor root development.
• Affected plants are weakened and show signs of chlorosis and wilting.
• Due to this disease, the plant's capacity to take up nutrients and water is reduced, which further results in lower yields and smaller heads.
• In severe cases, plants may die prematurely.

Preventive Measures:

• Avoid planting cauliflower in fields with a history of club root pathogen infestation.
• Practice intercropping with non-cruciferous crops.
• Apply lime to the soil.

Control Measures:

• Apply Carbendazim or Mancozeb.